Five Books for Entrepreneurs To Read in 2018

The year 2018 has come with new hopes, plans, challenges. To an entrepreneur, planning has already been done. It is time to change the mind set in this new year. Mindset can be changed by reading books for growth. The following are books an entrepreneur can read for growth in the mind.

1.”Rich Dad, Poor Dad” (2000) by Robert Kiyosaki

My Rich Dad said,“The poor and middle class work hard for their money. The Rich have their money work hard for them.”

In a story of the two dads, with different philosophies, Robert Kiyosaki shows how mindset can change a person’s life. If you want to be an entrepreneur or want to simply change yourself in terms of finance read the tale of Kiyosaki’s two dads. Read and you will see some changes needed in your life.

Robert Toru Kiyosaki is an American businessman and author who founded the Rich Dad Company. Take it from rich business people and improve your knowledge.

“A horse that can count to ten is a remarkable horse—not a remarkable mathematician.”

The definitive work concerning Warren Buffett and intelligent investment philosophy, this is a collection of Buffett’s letters to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway written over the past few decades that together furnish an enormously valuable informal education. The letters distill in plain words all the basic principles of sound business practices. They are arranged and introduced by a leading apostle of the “value” school and noted author, Lawrence Cunningham. Here in one place are the priceless pearls of business and investment wisdom, woven into a delightful narrative on the major topics concerning both managers and investors. These timeless lessons are ever-more important in the current environment.- Goodreads

Warren Buffet is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. The American was at one point the richest man in the world in 2016. Buffet competes with big business sharks such as Bill Gates (Microsoft founder), Jeff Bezos ( Amazon CEO) and even Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook founder). Getting some business knowledge from such a person seems to be a good idea.

3. “Beating the Street” (1994) by Peter Lynch

“This is one of the keys to successful investing: focus on the companies, not on the stocks.”

Get Peter Lynch’s own investment strategies. The book is an advice to those who want to be successful. Find the book and the knowledge about the stock exchange. Do not perish on stock exchange because of lack of knowledge

Peter Lynch is vice chairman of Fidelity Management & Research Company — the investment advisor arm of Fidelity Investments — and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Fidelity funds.

4. “The Intelligent Investor” (1949) by Benjamin Graham

“The intelligent investor is a realist who sells to optimists and buys from pessimists.”

This book was written in 1949 and has been hailed by Warren Buffett as the best investing book ever written (Investopedia).

Over the years, market developments have proven the wisdom of Graham’s strategies. While preserving the integrity of Graham’s original text, this revised edition includes updated commentary by noted financial journalist Jason Zweig, whose perspective incorporates the realities of today’s market, draws parallels between Graham’s examples and today’s financial headlines, and gives readers a more thorough understanding of how to apply Graham’s principles.- Goodreads

“In terms of lasting greatness, no investor fits the description better than the late Benjamin Graham” Forbes.

Some call him the “father of valuable investment”, due to the philosophy in his books. It is of value to learn the business from the one who taught Warren Buffet. Reading “The Intelligent Investor” is sourcing from the same pool with Warren Buffet.

5. “Think and Grow Rich” (1937) by Napoleon Hill

“You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.”

The book that was written during the great depression summaries Napoleon Hill’s Philosophy of Success and explaining it to the general public. It is important to read the book as it gives courage during times of economic hardships.

Hill was one of the advisors to the American President Woodrow Wilson. The businessman is best known for his book “Think and Grow Rich”.

Conclusion

Reading is a culture that adds knowledge. Without knowledge, people perish. Have knowledge before your business venture collapses. Love reading and rise get more knowledge. Read, Read Read in 2018.